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The Lion King [1994] | ![The Lion King [1994]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/214ERWJZWRL._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Actors: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Moira Kelly
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: £16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 10
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), Swahili (Original Language), Xhosa (Original Language), Zulu (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 84
EAN: 5024165469156
ASIN: B00004RR65
Theatrical Release Date: June 24, 1994
Release Date: September 20, 1995
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: SUPER FAST SHIPPING, DISPATCHED SAME DAY FROM UK WAREHOUSE. GREAT VIDEO IN GOOD OR BETTER CONDITION. MORE GREAT BARGAINS IN OUR eSHOP. amazon.co.uk/shops/awesome_books_001
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Disney's 1994 animated feature, The Lion King, was a huge smash in cinemas and continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed stage production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is deposed by a jealous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking and the songs from Tim Rice and Elton John, accompanied by a colourful score, are more palatable than in many recent Disney features. --Tom Keogh On the DVD: The Lion King Special Edition is a superb restoration: take a look at the serviceable but dull film clips incorporated in the plethora of extras and compare them to the vivid gorgeousness of the film presentation. This special edition also adds a 90-second song ("Morning Report") that originated in the lavish stage musical. To Disney's credit, the original theatrical version is also included, both restored and featuring two 5.1 soundtracks: Dolby Digital and a new Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, which does sound brighter. As with the Disney Platinum line, everything is thrown into the discs, except an outsider's voice (the rah-rahs of Disney grow tiresome at times). The excellent commentary from the directors and producer, originally on the laser disc, is hidden under the audio set-up menu. The second disc is organised by 20-minute-ish "journeys" tackling the elements of story, music and so on, including good background on the awkward Shakespearean origins at Disney where it was referred as "Bamlet". The most interesting journey follows the landmark stage production, and the kids should be transfixed by shots of the real African wildlife in the animal journey. Three deleted segments are real curios, including an opening lyric for "Hakuna Matata". Most set-top DVD games are usually pretty thin (DVD-ROM is where it's at), but the Safari game is an exception--the kids should love the roaring animals (in 5.1 Surround, no less). One serious demerit is the needless and complicated second navigation system that is listed by continent but just shows the same features reordered. --Doug Thomas
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 amazing!!!!!!!!! January 25, 2008
You would be a fool not to buy this. It is enjoyed by people of all ages, not just children. The songs are magical and the story is great. I would recommend it to anyone!
Timon and Pumbaa's Humor December 14, 2007
I totally agree with bairdio, i don't watch animated films much, until i watched this 1 and as bairdio said you will enjoy Timon and Pumbaa's sense of humor, and you'll be thinking and laughing to your self days after.
amazing December 12, 2007
the product that i recieved was the lion king vhs and the quality of the product was perfect. i recieved the product quickly even with the state of the postal system at the moment. i had some concerns with the product before i recieved it and spoke to the seller via e-mail and he was extreamly helpful an provided great customer service.
A DISNEY CLASSIC November 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Disney made another solid A in cinemas everywhere around the world in 1994 with "The Lion King," a very nice animated film.
It is about Simba, a young lion whose father was Mufasa, the original king of the Pride Lands. That opening scene where Rafiki broke open the gourd, made a mark on Simba's head with the juice and dust and lifted him towards the sun from Pride Rock is the most recognizable scene of the movie, because that's how it all began. As Simba had grown up, he had to learn about his issues in life, try to stay away from trouble (that scene where Mufasa and Simba had a long talk "SIMBA, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU, etc." TOTALLY taught Simba a lesson; after that was the whole "Look at the stars" thing), and later, as a wildebeest stampede, started by Scar, killed Simba's father, now Simba had to grow up all alone and try to figure this whole thing out all by himself.
Later, Simba was lost in the desert with vultures and stuff, and here, enter Timon and Pumbaa. This recognizable phrase, Hakuna Matata, started to change Simba's life, as well as moviegoers', forever! Then we see Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon (with his funny walk) walk across the log in the night, with Simba becoming an adult! Simba then had fallen in love with Nala, and later on, when Simba was worried, Rafiki had come to him, told Simba to look in the water, and Simba decided to return to Pride Rock to become king.
Pride Rock was a bad wasteland; how sad was that. Suddenly, Simba realized that Scar killed Mufasa, and so, they battled on Pride Rock with a fire below!!!!! Simba won, and all was restored, and that beginning scene? This time, with Simba and Nala, we see it again, and thus ends the movie.
"The Lion King" is a terrific film. It had memorable scenes, good lessons, and nothing but Disney Magic. I've seen this in the movies in '94 and the re-release in '95, we had the video for some time, and this played on the Old Disney Channel in the late 90s. Go watch it; I think your life will change forever.
 poor item September 13, 2007
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
Really dissapointing item. Its a Japanese dvd which i didnt feel was made clear in item description & my dvd player is constantly having to correct disc errors through the movie.
I did have to chase up with user, but fair play the item was reissued pretty swiftly which is the only reason why i've not given this 1 star.
Wont be using the seller again.
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